Real Estate Investing in Sharpsburg, Kentucky

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,667 • Bath County

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Should you buy in Sharpsburg, KY? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Elevated poverty: 28.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $188,851
Avg Monthly Rent $945
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Sharpsburg Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Sharpsburg shows the kind of modest fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Sharpsburg is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

decisively Sharpsburg's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

The 0% renter share in Sharpsburg masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Mount Sterling, KY

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Avg Home Value
$188,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Mount Sterling, KY metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
70%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Mount Sterling, KY metro
0
Days to pending
7.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Sharpsburg, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharpsburg, KY

Are homes affordable in Sharpsburg, KY?

Sharpsburg, KY home values average about $189K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $945/mo in monthly income.

How viable is house hacking in Sharpsburg, KY?

House hacking in Sharpsburg, KY is a challenging. With home values around $189K and rents at $945/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How does Sharpsburg, KY stack up for property investment?

Sharpsburg, KY posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $189K and average rents around $945/mo. That combination puts it in the healthy tier for investor interest.

Are landlord laws favorable in Sharpsburg, KY?

Rental owners in Sharpsburg, KY deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Sharpsburg, KY?

Sharpsburg, KY vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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